Question

Which of the following statements related to Humanism in Geography are true? \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{The term ``humanistic geography'' was used for the first time by Yi-Fu Tuan.} B.&\ \text{Humanism does not treat humans as machines.} C.&\ \text{Humanism in geography developed to support the modern concept of positivism and quantitative revolution.} D.&\ \text{The followers of humanism consider geography as ``the study of the earth as the home of man.''} \end{aligned} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C only
• B. A, B and D only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, C and D only

Hint:

Humanistic Geography: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Pioneer} &\rightarrow \text{Yi-Fu Tuan}, \text{Focus} &\rightarrow \text{Human Experience and Values}, \text{Reaction Against} &\rightarrow \text{Positivism and Quantitative Revolution}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Humanism = Humans before Numbers.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Humanistic geography emerged as a reaction against the positivist and quantitative approaches. It emphasizes human experience, values, meaning and perception. Yi-Fu Tuan is regarded as the pioneer of humanistic geography.

Step 1: Evaluate each statement. \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{True. Yi-Fu Tuan popularized the term ``Humanistic Geography.''} B.&\ \text{True. Humanism views humans as conscious beings, not machines.} C.&\ \text{False. Humanistic geography developed as a reaction \emph{against} positivism and the quantitative revolution.} D.&\ \text{True. Humanists regard geography as the study of the Earth as the home of humankind.} \end{aligned} \]

Step 2: Identify the correct combination. \[ \boxed{ A,\ B,\ \text{and}\ D } \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]